What gender experiences higher level of diagnosis of ADHD
Boys
4-5 times more likely
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Which disorder has the highest prevalence rate?
ODD (46%)
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What is the two factor model of ADHD?
A model emphasizing two major factors that underlie impairment:
- Inattention
- Hyperactivity/Impulsivity
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What is self regulation?
Control of emotion, cognition, and behavior. Includes: automatic and controlled processes
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Which ethnicity has the highest ADHD prevalence rate
Caucasians
Because:
- higher access to care
- stigmatization
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Which disorder has the second highest level of comorbidity
Mood Disorders (27%)
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What is the relationship between executive function and ADHD?
Cognitive processes that underlie goal directed behavior. People with ADHD have poor executive function
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What are automatic responses?
exhibited immediately without much thought (ex: covering ears for loud noises)
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How is age of diagnosis correlated with severity of symptoms?
TRICK QUESTION!
There is no evidence to support idea that individuals diagnosed earlier in childhood have more severe clinical difficulties than those later diagnosed.
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What are some comorbid disorders associated with ADHD? (hint: 7 listed)